General discussion of the BMW R1200RT/R1250RT
How many miles are too many?
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havighurst »
Sat Mar 25, 2023 9:34 pm
I am looking at a used 2016 RT that has 126,000 miles, but has been meticulously maintained. The dealer confirms all the service. It has a new...
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Last post by Ed Harley
Mon Mar 27, 2023 7:05 pm
BMW Rider Weight Guidelines
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David. »
Fri Mar 24, 2023 7:21 am
The BMW weight guidelines for setting suspension and tyre pressures are based on a rider being between 8 - 13 st with an average of 11 st.
The...
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Last post by BoB21
Sun Mar 26, 2023 6:47 am
Windscreen swap?
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ST-Tim »
Sun Mar 19, 2023 1:26 pm
Hello
Had a question for the group. Are the windscreens interchangeable between a 2018 R1200RT and a 2023 R1250RT?
I ride the 2018 and a buddy just...
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Last post by ST-Tim
Sat Mar 25, 2023 6:38 pm
Screen trim
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Doctor T »
Thu Mar 23, 2023 4:52 pm
The last few times of riding in the rain i notice that beads of water fly off the top of the screen and hit the middle of my visor. Is there any trim...
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Last post by Doctor T
Sat Mar 25, 2023 1:02 pm
throttle body sync question
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by
audibob2 »
Tue Mar 21, 2023 9:45 pm
The last two boxers I owned were air heads, R100/7 and R80 , both needed manual throttle body sync using an air flow meter
stuck on the carb...
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Last post by Stu
Tue Mar 21, 2023 9:47 pm
centre stand painting
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by
hammo »
Mon Mar 20, 2023 5:31 pm
Has anyone got some idea,s on how to keep the centre stand paintwork in good condition , sick of wire brushing and hammerite paint as it still gets...
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Last post by Panman40
Tue Mar 21, 2023 6:22 pm
Sena vs. Cardo
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Rotordude »
Sat Mar 11, 2023 3:09 pm
I have an old Sena 20s that has served me well but it’s time to upgrade. Between Sena and Cardo, what model works the best.
I need a unit with good...
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Last post by Doctor T
Mon Mar 20, 2023 1:17 pm
HEED Engine Bars
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DLS »
Sun Mar 19, 2023 11:38 pm
2021 1250RT, anyone added the HEED engine bars?
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Last post by Kim_Y
Mon Mar 20, 2023 3:54 am
Indoor bike cover
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Panman40 »
Fri Mar 10, 2023 8:04 am
I’m on the lookout for a relatively cheap indoor type cover that will fit the 1250RT with top case and panniers fitted, any ideas ? :-D
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Last post by Excellence
Sun Mar 19, 2023 2:31 pm
Fog lamp
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Doctor T »
Sat Mar 18, 2023 4:25 pm
What are your thoughts regarding fitting a rear fog lamp?. It gets really foggy and sea mist around here. My R80rt ex-police bike had one fitted....
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Last post by Doctor T
Sun Mar 19, 2023 12:58 pm
Riders seat.
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by
Jeffo »
Sun Mar 12, 2023 10:29 pm
Hi I am a newbie. I have owned a number of BMW bikes. I am after a standard factory riders seat for a 2017 RT 1200. Any suggestions.
Thanks Jeff.
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Last post by Doctor T
Mon Mar 13, 2023 6:19 pm
How may…
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by
Steve398 »
Sun Mar 12, 2023 9:27 am
A silly question- anyone know of a way to find out how many new RT’s were registered from 2014 onwards in the UK?
I’ve asked Google but it comes...
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Last post by Doctor T
Sun Mar 12, 2023 6:21 pm
1200RT sidelights stay on
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by
Nick Evans »
Wed Aug 15, 2018 11:45 am
Hello all, first post and all that.
I have a 2009 1200RT. When I switch the ignition off the sidelight (running lights whatever you call them, the...
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Last post by Matchless56
Fri Mar 10, 2023 5:31 pm
Going to be a fun ride home!
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by
Windy »
Wed Mar 08, 2023 9:31 pm
At least the snow doesn’t seem to be settling!! I leave work at midnight so looking forward to seeing how my new RT is in inclement weather!!
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Last post by Windy
Thu Mar 09, 2023 9:39 am
Dodging exhaust flap bullets!!
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Excellence »
Fri Mar 03, 2023 11:10 pm
Dodging exhaust flap bullets!!
So... it appears now that not all private sellers of BMW motorcycles are necessarily truthful. Having cleared every...
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Last post by Panman40
Wed Mar 08, 2023 3:50 pm
Ali Express - Crankcase covers
Replies: 2
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Sullivj »
Mon Mar 06, 2023 4:24 pm
I've had a quote to repaint the Crankcase covers on my 2012 RT.
For less than the cost of a repaint, I can but a new set from Ali Express. I wonder...
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Last post by David.
Mon Mar 06, 2023 4:54 pm
Oxfordshire garage advice
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by
Windy »
Sun Feb 26, 2023 12:25 pm
I'm picking up my new to me bike next week and want to get it serviced. I'm in Oxford. There is a Motorad main dealer but I've never been one for...
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Last post by Windy
Fri Mar 03, 2023 10:21 am
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Last post by David.
Wed Mar 01, 2023 6:03 pm
R1250RT Safety Recall
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by
Casbar »
Wed Jan 25, 2023 10:48 am
Just been informed that our civilian spec BMW R1250Rts are subject to a DVSA Safety recall. Not sure what it entails, the campaign is only 6 days...
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Last post by burridge01
Tue Feb 28, 2023 10:09 pm
GS-911 Advice please
Replies: 24
by
Excellence »
Fri Feb 10, 2023 7:02 pm
Hi
I don't really do clubs or borrowing/hiring stuff so I'm going to get a GS-911 Wi-Fi.
The bike is a 2021 R1250RT and I'll be doing all my own...
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Last post by Panman40
Mon Feb 27, 2023 9:10 pm
R1200RT vs ST1300
Replies: 15
by
junglie »
Fri Apr 01, 2022 11:53 am
Good morning,
I am new to the forum so please be patient whilst I find my way around!
I have a question which I guess has been done a thousand...
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Last post by Excellence
Sun Feb 26, 2023 9:59 am
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Last post by Tche_Gradiente
Sun Feb 26, 2023 9:53 am
Alarm/ TPS ?
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Doctor T »
Fri Feb 24, 2023 7:24 pm
I’ve found this on the bmwmoa.org site and it looks as if the TPS works through the alarm - if fitted!
I have TPS, so if these work through the alarm...
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Last post by Doctor T
Sat Feb 25, 2023 5:40 pm
DWA Warning - help needed
Replies: 2
by
ds99 »
Thu Feb 23, 2023 4:10 pm
2007 R1200RT
I have a DWA warning on the dash. I understand this means the alarm battery is low?
Can anyone tell me where this battery is? And what...
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Last post by David.
Fri Feb 24, 2023 7:43 pm
Speedometer Error on my '23 RT
Replies: 4
by
Motor32 »
Sat Feb 11, 2023 10:19 pm
I just returned from a ride with my phone speedometer app running on my '23 RT.
Speedometer App speed indicated = 50 MPH / TFT = 53MPH
60 MPH /...
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Last post by Excellence
Fri Feb 24, 2023 9:38 am
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